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Weekly Update – Avoid This Twitter Mistake, Win $1000 and Business Tips From Lin

by Employee on ‎02-24-2012 01:17 PM

VZ small_biz_info ICON.pngHappy Friday!  Below you’ll find some articles we found interesting and hope they’ll provide some insights to help you run your business better.

 

Check out these six strategies for partnering with big companies.

 

This article from Mashable Business offers 9 tips to market your business on Facebook. And speaking of social media, this is a must read if you Tweet – don’t make this mistake – know where to place Twitter handles.

 

Do you think business cards are a thing of the past?  Don’t give up and go the conservative route when having your printed up.  Getting creative and bold might be the way to go.  Read this article for some really fun examples.

 

Gas prices are back on the rise. It’s been predicted that the US could reach $5 a gallon by summer.  Have you considered how this will impact your business?  Read this article for more details.

 

Many employees have started bringing their personal mobility devices to work.  This has benefited many companies but it brings some challenges as well regarding security.  Read this article to learn more about managing the risks.

 

If missed this news, Verizon just launched a new contest where you can win $1,000 – just name our small business eNewsletter.  Click here for more information – act fast as the contest ends March 6th

 

Did you join our Wecommerce community yet?  If not, why not?  It’s free – just create a profile –

and gives you the opportunity to not just network, but find and offer deals.  Click here for more information.

 

 

As this is the NBA All-Star Weekend, we thought this story is a good read… business tips you can learn from Jeremy Lin… good tips, it’s not Linsane.

 

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 

Today’s roundup was compiled with the help from Maureen Burch, product strategy manager for Verizon.

 

 

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About the Authors

Mark W. Adams

Director: Verizon National Marketing

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Mark leads the way to bring innovative solutions to small businesses.


Mark Smith

Executive Director: Verizon Ventures

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Mark works with and identifies entrepreneurial companies for Verizon to invest in and fund.


Dan Keoppel

Executive Director: Verizon Ventures

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Dan works with and identifies entrepreneurial companies for Verizon to invest in and fund.


Paul Macchia

National Public Relations Manager

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Paul handles corporate communications for Verizon Wireless with a focus on enterprise and government sectors.



Ellen Yu

Sr. Manager: Media Relations

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Ellen provides PR support to Verizon's small business team, landlines and FiOS in apartment buildings and small and medium-sized commercial properties such as strip malls, and street-level shops and offices.


Kathy Johnson

Manager: SMB Product Marketing Messaging, Verizon Wireless

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Kathy manages the SMB product Marketing Messaging Strategy for the Business Solution Group. She also develops and manages various SMB marketing programs to support channel enablement.

Jarryd Gonzales

Sr. Manager: Media Relations

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Jarryd provides PR support to Verizon in CA and TX.


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